Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa holds training on virtual interview preparation
Mar 7, 2025 - By Njoki Chege As remote work continues to shape modern workplaces, virtual interviews have become a crucial part of the hiring process. To help students navigate this shift, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa, through its...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars at USIU-Africa holds Proposal Writing for Community Action Projects training
Feb 28, 2025 - By Njoki Chege On February 14, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosted an enriching training session focused on Proposal Writing for Community Action Projects. This training aimed to equip Mastercard Foundation Scholars...    

The Innovation and Incubation Center and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa launch SEF 2.0 to support student entrepreneurship and innovation
Feb 28, 2025 - By Brenda Odhiambo Last Wednesday, the Innovation and Incubation Centre and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa officially launched the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) 2.0, an initiative aimed at...    

Breaking barriers and igniting dreams through mentorship at Kisima Mixed Secondary and Kisima Girls High School in Samburu County
Feb 28, 2025 - By Silas Otieno There is no greater fulfillment than shaping the future by empowering young minds. This spirit of mentorship and collective progress brought together students, Mastercard Foundation Scholar mentors, and distinguished guests for a...    

Reflections from the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council meeting
Feb 21, 2025 - By Jacob Yen Alier and Brenda Odhiambo Recently, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council Meeting convened in Kampala, Uganda. The annual gathering, held from January 31 to February 2, brought together Mastercard Foundation Scholars, Mastercard...    

This is how Betty Mwende is building Kenyas future in Technology
Feb 14, 2025 - For the tenth commemoration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate Betty Mwende—a trailblazer reshaping Kenya’s tech landscape and inspiring a generation of young women to pursue careers in science, technology,...    

USIU-Africas Ubuntu Hub celebrates successful completion of leadership training
Feb 14, 2025 - By Wambui Cheche and Brenda Odhiambo The Ubuntu Hub Transformative Leadership Training, facilitated by the Ubuntu Lab Institute, concluded on Tuesday, February 4. The Ubuntu Lab is a hands-on learning program designed for change-makers, emerging...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholar Mentors at USIU-Africa take part in a mentorship session at Kamburu High School
Feb 14, 2025 - By Silas Otieno Young people thrive when they are guided, supported, and shown the path to success. Equipping them with clear direction and practical steps empowers them to transform dreams into reality. For students at Kamburu High School in...    

UNICEFs People and Culture Team shares career success secrets with Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Feb 7, 2025 - By Silas Otieno Success in the workplace extends beyond academic credentials—it's shaped by mindset, values, and interpersonal skills. With this understanding, Mastercard Foundation Scholars at USIU-Africa gathered at the Auditorium on Friday,...    

USIU-Africa Hosts Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Director from Sciences Po University
Jan 31, 2025 - By Brenda Odhiambo On Monday, January 27, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosted Valeria Morera, Program Director of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po University, France. The meeting was a unique...